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However after updating it, the email that was on there had a pin that MS decided it's a good idea to not allow access to the PC. So I had no other choice but to do a full clean Windows 10 install cause I couldn't gain other access to it.

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DragonMals

When I've done that whole thing, I've decided to use my persona Gmail for this one and now we've have a working PC again..

I need to get into soft modding some day so I can be a repairman myself.

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SylverReZ

You should start softmodding consoles first, then move onto the nitty gritty that being soldering. That's what I did a long time ago before I was more comfortable with a soldering iron.

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SylverReZ

>That's when my father came into the play. Idk what exactly he done, but he flipped something called CMOS?
CMOS is stored in a part of memory containing the BIOS configuration. A battery is needed to keep the memory alive, similar to cartridge saves.

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SylverReZ

>However after updating it, the email that was on there had a pin that MS decided it's a good idea to not allow access to the PC. So I had no other choice but to do a full clean Windows 10 install cause I couldn't gain other access to it.
A clean install on a used machine or a brand-new OEM PC is recommended. You never know what type of stuff might be on there. [1/1]

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SylverReZ

For OEM computers, you will typically get bloatware from the manufacturer, such as antivirus software or other form of programs, there are very rare cases that spyware might be bundled. [2/2]

DragonMals

Sylver, I'm go glad you're so knowledgeable with all of this stuff. I did have a bit of time with soft modding consoles with me following a tutorial on how to fix the L and r buttons on my DS Lite. Although it was a success, it did eventually stop working again and I just ended up getting a new one that has workable l and r buttons.

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DragonMals

> CMOS is stored in a part of memory containing the BIOS configuration. A battery is needed to keep the memory alive, similar to cartridge saves.

Huh. So I guess my father was correct on that one. But I don't understand how the heck he was able to flop a switch for the BIOS to not be corrupted in the state for it to actually boot into the PC again.

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DragonMals

> A clean install on a used machine or a brand-new OEM PC is recommended. You never know what type of stuff might be on there.

Looks like I've done the right thing to my PC 3 fucking times and they feel a lot easier to use (Toshiba Satellite with win7, The HP Pavillion with win10, and my MSI Pulse with win11)

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DragonMals

> For OEM computers, you will typically get bloatware from the manufacturer..

Oh ho, I already know about this, Sylver. The time when I factory resettled my PC with the MSI stuff on there, there was a bunch of bloatware on jt but now it's the default boat that win11 has. I dunno how to do this with Samsung Galaxy though.

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SylverReZ

>I followed a tutorial on how to fix the L and r buttons on my DS Lite. Although it was a success, it did eventually stop working again and I just ended up getting a new one that has workable l and r buttons.

That's what I'd do if its not cheap to find the parts for. Get another console that is decent and has working buttons and everything, and then keep the broken one for spares.

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SylverReZ

>Oh ho, I already know about this, Sylver. The time when I factory resettled my PC with the MSI stuff on there, there was a bunch of bloatware on jt but now it's the default boat that win11 has. I dunno how to do this with Samsung Galaxy though.

Same when I bought my computer. It had Norton Antivirus, and if you don't know about this, they had a crypto miner on there once.

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DragonMals

I've also want to go on the journey to fix my DSI cause it's clear on what the problem could be in terms of why the charger isn't working. But someone opted in to say that I can replace the cable on there with a USB C one but how???

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DragonMals

> It had Norton Antivirus, and if you don't know about this, their had a crypto miner on there once.

Looks like I'm never trusting Norton ever again. Who puts a Crypto Miner on their PC????

SylverReZ

> CMOS is stored in a part of memory containing the BIOS configuration. A battery is needed to keep the memory alive, similar to cartridge saves.

The simple answer is that depending on the machine, there is a hotkey that you need to hold down when powering on to go into the BIOS. Usually this would be F1 or ESC. Check this by looking online for your model of PC.

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SylverReZ

>Looks like I'm never trusting Norton ever again. Who puts a Crypto Miner on their PC????

Looks like they have removed it following the negative feedback. Still, I wouldn't trust antivirus companies holding data.

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SylverReZ

>I've also want to go on the journey to fix my DSI cause it's clear on what the problem could be in terms of why the charger isn't working. But someone opted in to say that I can replace the cable on there with a USB C one but how???

You can buy DS USB chargers off eBay, saves you a lot of effort hacking up the hardware.

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DragonMals

> depending on the machine, there is a hotkey that you need to hold down when powering on to go into the BIOS.

This didn't work when trying to get into the HP Pavillion when it had the corrupted bios. And for Norton good for them that they removed it but still I ain't trusting them if they can possibly do it again

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DragonMals

You can buy DS USB chargers off eBay, saves you a lot of effort hacking up the hardware.

The Port contained in the DSI is the problem, not the chargers.

SylverReZ

>This didn't work when trying to get into the HP Pavillion when it had the corrupted bios.

The BIOS would likely be corrupted if you installed a bad update or it shut off during the update. One way would be to reflash the BIOS with a programmer and clip.

>The Port contained in the DSI is the problem, not the chargers.

I would do some thorough cleaning in the port. If its damaged then it needs replacing.

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